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— MAA
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights to Chennai
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Tue 8/902:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 40m
Air India
Wed 16/920:40
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Deal found 15/4₹ 13,351
Mon 8/615:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Sun 19/702:45
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/4₹ 14,556
Sat 27/607:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Wed 1/714:30
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop3h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 14/4₹ 14,649
Sat 16/522:55
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Sat 23/522:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 16/4₹ 15,112
Thu 14/516:40
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Thu 21/522:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 16/4₹ 15,390
Sat 30/502:55
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Sun 31/519:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 16/4₹ 15,483
Tue 19/515:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Tue 26/513:00
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 15/4₹ 15,576
Tue 12/515:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
IndiGo
Tue 19/523:45
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 14/4₹ 15,669
Thu 4/602:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/706:30
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4₹ 15,761
Wed 27/521:55
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 50m
Air India
Thu 28/520:40
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Air India
Deal found 16/4₹ 16,039
Sat 6/602:15
DEL
-
MAA
Nonstop2h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/711:10
MAA
-
DEL
Nonstop2h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4₹ 16,132

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 8/9

02:15-04:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Wed 16/9

20:40-23:25

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 13,351

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 14/5

16:40-19:30

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Thu 21/5

22:10-01:05

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 15,390

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 16/5

11:00-13:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Mon 18/5

23:45-02:40

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 15,390

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 30/5

02:55-05:45

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Sun 31/5

19:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 15,483

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 27/6

07:30-10:20

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Fri 3/7

14:00-16:55

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 15,576

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 11/6

06:00-08:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Thu 23/7

11:10-13:55

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 15,669

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 9/6

10:00-12:45

Nonstop2h 45m

Chennai

Sun 19/7

11:10-13:55

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 15,761

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 10/6

02:15-04:55

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Fri 17/7

11:10-13:55

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 15,761

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 20/5

09:15-12:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Sat 30/5

11:10-13:55

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 15,761

New DelhiChennai

DEL - MAA

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 5/6

06:00-08:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Chennai

Tue 21/7

11:10-13:55

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 16,225

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to Chennai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chennai. Reviews last updated 18 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo,Air India Express, andAir India to India by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
551 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
551 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
551 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
Air India Express
5.8
Fair
15 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
551 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,969 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
551 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience
SpiceJet
4.7
Mediocre
87 reviews
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
551 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

6.8

Entertainment

5.6

Comfort

6.7

Crew

7.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Inderjeet,Mar 2026

BOM - DEL

Had booked last minute, stretch did not have any food options except sandwich which is not ok for people who don’t eat bread. The crew did not offer any alternative. Crew was disengaged and not interested. Sad experience

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Chennai to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Chennai?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately ₹ 6,966. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around ₹ 13,716.

  • Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?

    At the moment, IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet, Akasa Air offer direct flights to Chennai. IndiGo is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Chennai.

  • How long is a direct flight to Chennai?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 1h 55m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Bengaluru (1h 00m), while the longest leaves from Guwahati (3h 00m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, July is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is Mumbai. A return direct flight from Mumbai to Chennai typically costs around ₹ 6,110.

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